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Thurston County, Washington

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On August 29, 2023, Elderberry Street SW between US 12 and 196th Avenue will be closed from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a mill and fill pavement preservation project.

August 11, 2023

Announcements, Closures, Construction
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This is an update to the Fire Safety Burn Ban. The update is to allow the use of charcoal or charcoal briquettes if use involves a barbeque or other appliances specific for the purpose and occurs over a non-combustible surface like concrete or brick.

August 09, 2023

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Thurston County and the Cities of Lacey, Olympia, and Tumwater each released an annual Jurisdiction Work Program for near-term implementation of the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan (TCMP).

August 07, 2023

Announcements
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Thurston County Public Health and Social Services is reporting a toxic algae bloom at Pattison Lake.

August 04, 2023

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On, July 27, 2023, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) voted to include a resolution on the upcoming general election ballot for a public safety tax resulting in an increase in sales tax of two-tenths of one percent to be dedicated to supporting public safety in the county. The BoCC is looking for individuals interested in writing a ‘con’ statement in opposition of the ballot measure.
CORRECTION: The original release stated the wrong date for submittal. The 'con' statement must be submitted by August 8, 2023 per page 13 of the Thurston County Local Voters’ Pamphlet Administrative Rules for Jurisdictions.

August 01, 2023

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Beginning August 1, 2023, qualified applicants will have a fast, easy, secure, and affordable way to request certified copies of Washington State birth and death certificates.

July 31, 2023

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